Halva was invented in Iran in the 5th century BC. In the countries of the East, it is made from any products: wheat, corn, semolina, carrots, etc. In Russia, several types of halva are produced - sunflower, nut, sesame (tahini), peanut, combined, with the addition of vanilla or glazed with chocolate.
The benefits of peanut halva
Peanut nuts, which are the basis of the peanut halva recipe, contain vitamins A, B, E, which are simply necessary for children and adults for growth, for the work of the cardiovascular system, strengthening immunity and improving memory. Nuts bring great benefits to the body - they activate the activity of the brain, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and saturate the body with useful substances: a small piece of halva contains half of the elements of the periodic table.
When buying, pay attention to the appearance of halva, if there is a dark coating on the surface, its shelf life has come to an end. High-quality halva is dry, has a layered fibrous structure, does not taste bitter and does not get stuck on the teeth.
Peanut halva contains folic acid, so it will be useful for pregnant women. This delicacy will also help sports lovers - it contains a lot of protein, almost as much as meat. Active proteins can help build muscle. It will be useful to use peanut halva in the autumn-winter time - it will help to cope with a depressive state and cheer up.
Is it possible to give children peanut halva
The ingredients for making peanut halva are natural, so a healthy treat can be given to children over 5 years old. It is better for babies not to give this sweetness, as small pieces of it can get stuck in the teeth or injure the mucous membrane. A small child can choke on halva.
Since it is very high in calories - 100 g contains 502 kcal, too much of this delicacy is contraindicated for a baby, especially if he is prone to overweight. It is enough to give the child 10-15 g of halva per day, and it is better not every day. When collecting your child for school, you can put some halva with you instead of sweets. Thanks to this product, the child will be active and will not get hungry for a long time.
Halva should not be given to children who have allergic reactions to sweets.
Harm of peanut halva
Despite all its usefulness, due to its high calorie content, this delicacy is not recommended for people who monitor their weight. Peanut halva is eaten as a dessert, but after a hearty lunch or dinner, it is better to refrain from eating it so as not to get fat. The best thing is to eat a small piece of the treat during breakfast. So you can charge the body with energy for the whole day without risking your figure.
It is not advisable to use halva for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, this delicacy can harm the body. Peanuts are contraindicated for diabetics. There are purines in peanuts, so it is better not to eat this type of halva for people with stones in the bladder or kidneys.
